News from July 2023
TSA officers prevent man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Norfolk International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 18, 2023
Release: NORFOLK, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Missouri man from bringing his loaded handgun onto a flight on Saturday, July 15. The.380 caliber gun was loaded with six bullets.
Charleston Man Sentenced to One Year in Federal Prison for Fraud Relating to Coronavirus Funds
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 18, 2023
News Release: CHARLESTON, S.C. Antonio Brown-Sanders, 26, of Charleston, was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently applying for an Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Official Statement on the Investigation of a Substance Found in the White House
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - On the evening of July 2, officers from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division found an unknown substance inside a vestibule leading to the lobby area of the West Executive Avenue entrance to the White House.
TSA to host hiring event for Des Moines International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 19, 2023
Release: DES MOINES The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Thursday, July 20, to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Charleston Man Sentenced to One Year in Federal Prison for Fraud Relating to Coronavirus Funds
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 19, 2023
News Release: CHARLESTON, S.C. Antonio Brown-Sanders, 26, of Charleston, was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently applying for an Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Official Statement on the Investigation of a Substance Found in the White House
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - On the evening of July 2, officers from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division found an unknown substance inside a vestibule leading to the lobby area of the West Executive Avenue entrance to the White House.
FEMA Allocates Funds for the Preservation of Manatees
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 24, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - In Puerto Rico, accidents with manatees are mostly caused by collisions with jet skis or motor and propeller boats, according to the director of the Manatee Conservation Center, Antonio Mignucci.
Charleston Man Sentenced to One Year in Federal Prison for Fraud Relating to Coronavirus Funds
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 24, 2023
News Release: CHARLESTON, S.C. Antonio Brown-Sanders, 26, of Charleston, was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently applying for an Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Damaged Well, Furnace or Septic System? FEMA Can Help
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 24, 2023
News Release: WILLISTON, Vt. - If you lost access to water because a private well or septic system was damaged, or if your HVAC System or furnace was damaged by the recent flooding in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance.
Charleston Man Sentenced to One Year in Federal Prison for Fraud Relating to Coronavirus Funds
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: CHARLESTON, S.C. Antonio Brown-Sanders, 26, of Charleston, was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently applying for an Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
FEMA Seeks New Members for Two National Advisory Council Subcommittees
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and serve on one of two new subcommittees through its National Advisory Council.
Safety Zone; Mercury Powerboat Race; Sheboygan Harbor, Sheboygan, Wisconsin discussed on July 24 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New York
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New York to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 9-10, 2023.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Golden Fire in Oregon
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Golden Fire burning in Klamath County, Oregon.
Official Statement on the Investigation of a Substance Found in the White House
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - On the evening of July 2, officers from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division found an unknown substance inside a vestibule leading to the lobby area of the West Executive Avenue entrance to the White House.
Commonwealth and FEMA Flood Recovery On Course One Year Later
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - More than $281 million in federal funding has been pumped into eastern Kentucky over the past year to support individuals, families, communities and businesses as the region recovers from the disastrous flood of July 2022. FEMA, its federal partners and the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) continue to collaborate on a 13-county recovery mission. One year later, several dynamics are providing solutions where challenges first existed.
Renters Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: WILLISTON, Vt.- Renters in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties whose homes and property were damaged by the July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides can apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
ICYMI: Politico Profiles Peters’ Leadership on Artificial Intelligence
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) spoke with Politico about his work as Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to ensure the federal government is responsibly using artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen our national security, save taxpayer dollars and...
Why We Conference and Where We’ll Be
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: As I prepare to give remarks at the 2023 National Homeland Security Conference (NHSC) in Chicago this week, I can’t help but take a moment to reflect on the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) important mission and the role we play in the broader homeland security community. As the research and...
TSA officers prevent North Carolina man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Norfolk International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: NORFOLK, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a North Carolina man from bringing his loaded handgun onto a flight on Saturday, July 22. The.380 caliber gun was loaded with five bullets.